John’s guidebook
Food scene
This is a great place to get your night started. Excellent cocktails and food and right in the heart of 17th ave.
26 locals recommend
Lulu Bar
510 17 Ave SWThis is a great place to get your night started. Excellent cocktails and food and right in the heart of 17th ave.
This is your nearest grocery store and has everything you need. Less than a 10 minute walk.
64 locals recommend
Safeway Mission Calgary
524 Elbow Dr SWThis is your nearest grocery store and has everything you need. Less than a 10 minute walk.
A very handy place just around the corner that has almost everything you need including dry foods. Less than 10 minutes walking distance.
125 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
815 17 Ave SWA very handy place just around the corner that has almost everything you need including dry foods. Less than 10 minutes walking distance.
Greta Bar
213 10 Ave SWA very cool place that has arcade games and drinks
One of the best breakfast places in town and only steps away
27 locals recommend
OEB Breakfast Co. Mission
2207 4 St SWOne of the best breakfast places in town and only steps away
Mercato
2224 4 St SWAbsolutely delicious food. make sure you plan ahead and get reservations.
Neighbourhoods
This is Calgary's night spot. Ample bars and restaurants surround the area from 4th street down to 12th street.
60 locals recommend
17 Avenue Southwest
17 Avenue SouthwestThis is Calgary's night spot. Ample bars and restaurants surround the area from 4th street down to 12th street.
Trendy restaurants and bars. 4th street eventually meets up with the river pathway system and is a great place to get acquainted with nature.
4 Street Southwest
4 Street SouthwestTrendy restaurants and bars. 4th street eventually meets up with the river pathway system and is a great place to get acquainted with nature.
Sightseeing
If you're in town for the stampede then this place needs no introductions. Book a ticket to the chuckwagons, rodeos, or any of the other multiple events happening on the grounds. Also note that the city will be very lively and buzzing with activity during this time!
307 locals recommend
Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SEIf you're in town for the stampede then this place needs no introductions. Book a ticket to the chuckwagons, rodeos, or any of the other multiple events happening on the grounds. Also note that the city will be very lively and buzzing with activity during this time!
Conveniences
In case you need to do laundry. Oh henry is just steps away.
6 locals recommend
Oh Henry Laundromat & Dry Cleaning
509 18 Ave SWIn case you need to do laundry. Oh henry is just steps away.
Night Life
Whiskey Rose Saloon
1012 17 Avenue SouthwestA country style bar with live music. Highly recommended